Japanese Calligraphy Scroll Painting with Irises and Bridge
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Directory: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Paintings: Pre 1950: Item # 1433157
Directory: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Paintings: Pre 1950: Item # 1433157
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5757 Horton Street
Emeryville, CA 94608
510.653.5181
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5757 Horton Street
Emeryville, CA 94608
510.653.5181
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$950.00
Japanese scroll with calligraphy around a bridge and blooming irises. With box and extensive writing. Ink and mineral colors on paper. Post-humous work of Kenzan's famous "Yatsuhashi"
Artist Ogata Kenzan (1663-1743) —
biographical information here: https://www.britannica.com/biography/Ogata-Kenzan
And the seal at the bottom left is:
深省
An online source says this is Shinshо̄, but Shinsei could also be possible
(and the bio link above mentions both)
As the link says:
His best-known works include...the Yatsuhashi (“Eight Bridges”),
a painting of a scenic attraction in Mikawa province (modern Aichi prefecture).
So, the image is well-known & has been designated a National Treasure & Important Cultural Property.
You can see it here: https://twitter.com/yamatanemuseum/status/307328444050583553
It looks almost the same, but not exactly identical.
Dimensions: Total size: 47 1/2" high x 19 1/2" wide (21 3/4" wide including rollers). Size of art: 11" high x 14 1/4" wide
Dimensions: Total size: 47 1/2" high x 19 1/2" wide (21 3/4" wide including rollers). Size of art: 11" high x 14 1/4" wide
